When you buy a property in the UK the legal principle of caveat emptor applies. (mackrell.com)
I'm sure we all deprecate the old principle of caveat emptor in buyer - seller relations, but let's be fair, if a man buys a lousy dog for an outrageous price because he's a wise guy and refuses to seek or listen to competent counsel, I can not feel sorry for him. (si.com)
So, caveat emptor does apply to some extent - make sure your car rental company provides you with a cell phone and a number to call if you have problems. (destinationsbelize.com)